How do genograms relate to family communication?
Genograms provide a broad framework in which we can view family relationships. Understanding the family is done in part by understanding family communication. Family communication both shpaes and is shaped by family relationships. FOr instance, couples who attend marraige education classes learn better ways to communication with each other. Changing their communication habits in their marraige may ultimately have a major effect on their relationship. In another example, siblings who lose both parents at an early age may become very close. The relationship they have as children may have lasting effects on their communication throughout their lives. As they grow older, marry, and move far away from each other, they may still communication frequently, disclosing their disappointments and joys with each other. Those interested in family communication can learn a lot from genograms. As you learn more about genograms, keep the question of “How might this affect the family’s communication?” i
